• Preface

• Acknowledgments

• Nomenclature

• Introduction and Review of Basic Thermodynamics

• Steam Generators

• Draught

• Performance of Boilers

• Steam Engines

• Internal Combustion Engines

• Performance and Testing (Engine Trial) of I.C Engines

• Positive Displacement Compressors (Reciprocating and Rotary)

• Dynamic Compressors (Turbo and Jet)

• Nozzles and Diffusers

• Steam Turbines

• Condensers and Cooling Towers

• Gas Turbine Cycles and Components

• Jet Propulsion

• Refrigeration

• Air Conditioning

• Lubrication

• Nuclear Engineering

• Combines, Co-generation and Mixed Cycle Power Plants

• Appendices

• References

• Index

• An exhaustive treatment of theory and design aspects with the diagrammatic presentations had been attempted throughout the book.

• Case studies of real systems has been discussed.

• A summary of formulae has been given at the end of each chapter. 

• A large number of typical and real-life problems in each chapter.